So let’s talk about MONEY in politics.
Teachout is totally for REFORM, she literally wrote the book on Corruption.
Cuomo has promised to work for Reform. I believe that there is enough political pressure on him, that at this point he couldn’t get away with backing down in his promise. Although it is not entirely up to whomever is Governor; the Senate needs to break Republican control to pass Reform.
Astorino, true to the Republican/Corporate party line, supports the status quo of legalized Bribery.

Interesting article and even more interesting contribution disclosure reports from the Cuomo and Hochul campaigns. $1.3 million is a lot of $, but I think Astorino is right when he claims that voter support for Cuomo and Hochul is thin. Cuomo campaign received contributions from a total of about just 150 individuals, and a number of those are from out of state, especially NJ. Wouldn’t you think that an incumbent governor, already anointed the winner by the media, would attract donations from more than 150 people ???? Cuomo received donations from less than FIVE individuals who live within 50 miles of Albany. Hochul did much worse. She received individual donations from less than 60 people, and only ONE was from with 50 miles of Albany (one donation of $500 from a Saratoga Springs resident). Teachout & Wu haven’t filed their 11 day reports yet, but I would not be surprised that they each have more individual donors than Cuomo and Hochul. And individuals vote, not special interest groups and unions PACS. Check out the filing, the lack of grassroots support for Cuomo and Hochul is staggering.

This is his form of campaign finance reform at it’s best. He is allowed to have excess dollars injected into his campaign. Yet, he wants legislation to prevent others from having the same amount of monetary political clout. A sign the power of his office is going to his head to support his big ego. This is becoming a danger zone with him around. God forbid the power he may feel he has if reelected.

Only time the Dems contact me is when they are looking for money. Since they have no interest in doing anything for people north of Westchester, why should I contribute or better yet vote for them. The republicans are not an alternative since I don’t have a gun and don’t believe in discriminating against my gay and lesbian neighbors. After voting for over four decades, I truly wonder, why bother.

We have a governor who says he works for the people yet refuses to speak to the people. He refuses to mix with the people. He feels so elite that he only has to run commercials and dial a million on his campaign phone line. In the meantime he acknowledges nothing to the citizens only the corporations who supply him with power. People of NY had better stand up to change the corruptive system. The power has totally shifted from the peoples well being and security to the back deal slick corruption that flashes money to secure injustices that compromise NY as we know it. Teachout/Wu 2014

If these guys win the election, taxpayers are on the hook for a lot of corporate welfare. Forget about infrastructure, public services, transportation, renewable energy, farming, support for (real) small businesses, education, etc. Money is going to fly off the shelves for cronies and corporate interests. Ugh! Gross!

I went to welcome Zephyr Teachout to Albany when her bust stopped by the Ed building on Thursday. Strangely enough, none of those MCs who constantly whine about Cuomo were there, even though she expressed strong support for public employees. So, what is it gonna be, MCs? Are you just going to continue whining or are you going to help elect a governor that actually cares for you. You had a chance to address her. Where were you?

One of the most effective strategies for improving political fund raising is to blatantly grant a favor right after a donation is made. Others get the message real fast that New York remains a wide open “pay to play” state. Cuomo definitely improved his fundraising last Spring when after not mentioning anything about Cheater Schools in his SOS–or budget addresses–he made Cheater Schools his top priority at about the mid-point of the legislative session–right after pocketing an $800K donation from Eva Moskowitz and hedge fund associates. Cuomo even coordinated and spoke at the Cheater School rally on the capital steps. We have a bought and paid for Governor–a total sell out! And he further benefits when other potential donors got his clear message–just pay this governor a good sized chunk of money and he will shill for your cause. Our only hope is that the Shill in Chief will soon face indictment–can you spell Governor Wu?

@ A Firm Teachout Vote – perhaps the MCs were afraid of retribution if they were spotted at Teachout’s appearance. It is now less than 9 days for registered Democrats to exercise the right to cast a secret ballot for Teachout and Wu in the primary.

Headlines out this morning say Cuomo is considering swapping Hochul for Wu. This is outrageous. Why should he benefit from all the work Teachout/Wu have done campaigning. They have traveled around the state on a shoestring tirelessly, exposing the injustices of the Cuomo administration and he sits back and has done nothing in the way of campaigning (unless of course you consider his endless commercials as campaigning). In an effort to save himself votes and his narcissistic dignity he is said to be going to choose Wu. Appalling, but not surprising. Think back to how this all started with Cuomos concession promises to secure the WFP endorsement, wrestling it away from Teachout. Its like deja vu. He is willing to cut deals and stop at nothing to get what he wants. NY citizens need to look closely at his antics. Cuomo has no interest in how the people of NY feel or what they want. He wants power. He has not spent one shred of time out there with the people. Teachout/Wu have a vision and a plan to get NY back on track. They are a highly intelligent, qualified, ethical duo who have a desire to jump start NY in the right direction. If you do not know of them, I urge you to look them up, ask a friend or neighbor about them, talk to your coworkers, spread their message. They are of the people and for the people and the wind of change. Those Cuomo commercials are nothing shy of slanted prosecutorial views or Cuomo touting his messiah accomplishments without affording a chance of defense or rebuke. That defense for a candidate without a massive corporation funded campaign chest is in the form of a debate, which Cuomo is unwilling to commit to. Send a message to Cuomo saying NO DEBATE/NO VOTE. TEACHOUT/WU.

I think it is becoming clear that even if satan gets re-elected, he is going have Mr. Wu as his Lt. Governor. It should be an interesting marriage. Mr. Wu will be in the Cuomo witness protection program, he will never see the light f day for 4 years. Mr. Wu will not take that but let’s see how he responds when shunned

Firm Teachout Vote: most M/Cs serve at the pleasure of the Executive. This Executive is a vindictive bully. To attend a Teachout rally near the Capitol is a request to be terminated. Why take the chance.

Who is Teachout? A come from relative nowhere into prominence. I can’t put much faith in a complete unknown. Beside, the poster from which so much support for Teachout, touts far too much venom and anti everyone else, especially Republics, to a near vitriolic point. If this individuals is with the establish with this political position, is the position of Teachout with a near vindictive podium?

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